Extracted from The Houston Chronicle (Houston, TX)
Tuesday, October 17, 2006

CULPEPPER

BELTON MONROE CULPEPPER born December 16, 1925 passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2006 surrounded by his family members.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Virginia Dale Culpepper, son Charles B. Culpepper and wife Rhonda, daughters Margaret V. Williams and husband Paul and Betty A. Douglas and husband Tom. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Kimberly Culpepper Artall and husband Dean, Melissa Culpepper and fiance Douglas Nugent, Matthew Douglas, and Joshua Douglas, and brother James Culpepper.

Mr. Culpepper was preceded in death by his Father Matthew Martin Culpepper, Mother Minnie Mae Culpepper and Brothers Marvin Culpepper and Theodore Culpepper.

Mr. Culpepper's greatest love in his life was his wife, children and grandchildren. He was devoted to his wife and until recently was her primary care giver until his health failed him.

Mr. Culpepper was born in Louann, AR but has been a resident of Pasadena since 1963. He was retired after thirty years of service from the General Services Administration.

The family will receive visitors Tuesday, October 17, 2006, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pasadena Funeral Chapel. A service of celebration will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Pasadena Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemeterty.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Mr. Culpepper's name to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimers's Association.

PASADENA FUNERAL CHAPEL